NZ vs RSA Match Analysis

The second and final Test between South Africa and New Zealand is set to take place in Hamilton on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. local time. Last week, New Zealand won the series’ first match in Mount Maunganui by a lopsided margin of 281 runs.  On February 13, the game is played at Seddon Park.

On the first day of the first Test in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand took the lead and never looked back, winning by a significant margin thanks to a strong showing at the bat and with the ball. Even though Daryl Mitchell’s absence will be felt, we still believe that the team will be far too strong.

Although South Africa was thoroughly outplayed and never appeared to have a chance to win the match, there were undoubtedly some encouraging aspects to the first game. If they could then produce a better performance in Hamilton, it would be a major surprise.

NZ vs RSA Team Preview & Squads

New Zealand

In the two innings, New Zealand scored 511 and 179/4d to win easily by 281 runs. In the first innings of the contest, Rachin Ravindra amassed a whopping 240 runs, and Kane Williamson (118 & 109) reached hundreds in both innings. In this game, Daryl Mitchell will be replaced in the starting lineup by Will Young. In this game, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, and Tom Latham will try to score a lot of points.

Their bowling attack was quite effective as a unit, with pacers taking 11 and spinners taking 9. The majority of the wickets in the previous game were taken by Mitchell Santner (6 wickets), Matt Henry (5 wickets), and Kyle Jamieson (6 wickets). In the most recent match, Tim Southee, Rachin Ranjidra, and Glenn Philips all contributed wickets.

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand Squads

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Matt Henry

South Africa

In the previous game, South Africa was bowled out for 162 and 247 runs. Throughout the entire game, David Bendingham’s counter-attacking 87 runs were the only real blow. Keegan Peterson, Zubyr Hamza, and Van Tonder all earned starts but were unable to turn them into a significant score.

In their home environment, the South African bowlers were no match for the New Zealand batsmen. Neil Brand, the skipper, claimed the most wickets (8), including a six-fer during the opening innings. Ruan De Swerdt, Tshepo Moreki, and Dane Paterson all contributed wickets, but they were unable to stop the opposition batsmen.

South Africa Squads

South Africa Squads

Neil Brand (c), Clyde Fortuin (wk), Raynard van Tonder, David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Keegan Petersen, Duanne Olivier, Zubay Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Edward Moore, Dane Paterson

NZ vs RSA outfield report 

Seddon Park, Hamilton

On Day 1, the captains of both teams will want to bowl first and capitalize on the early dampness. As the contest goes on, the pitch can become more favorable for batting. 

Day 4 will be sunny and bright in Hamilton, with sporadic rain showers predicted. 

One of New Zealand’s more balanced wickets, Seddon Park gives bowlers a distinct advantage when the ball is new. We anticipate the first two innings of the game to have average scores between 300 and 400.  

NZ vs RSA Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five matches, South Africa won two times and New Zealand won two of them.

New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction

Winning the toss

• New Zealand

Player of the Match

• New Zealand – Rachin Ravindra

Most runs

• New Zealand – Rachin Ravindra
• South Africa – Keegan Petersen

Most wickets

• New Zealand – Mitchell Santner
• South Africa – Neil Brand

Most sixes

• New Zealand – Rachin Ravindra
• South Africa – Keegan Petersen

Team Scores Batting First

• New Zealand – 350+
• South Africa – 300+

According to cricket analysts, New Zealand has a 79.9% chance to win.

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